Garmin Cirqa Faces Off Against Whoop in Screenless Fitness Battle
Garmin’s Cirqa is a new screenless fitness band aiming to rival Whoop, offering a largely one-time purchase at $199 with detailed metrics via Garmin Connect and optional Connect+ perks ($6.99/mo). It promises up to 10 days of battery life, but tests show Cirqa undercounts steps by about 16% in real use, while heart-rate tracking can be highly accurate versus a Polar H10. Whoop remains subscription-only, with a basic plan around $199/year and a premium plan at $359/year. For budget-conscious users who want a solid set of metrics without ongoing fees, Cirqa is compelling; for those seeking the depth of data-driven insights, Whoop’s subscription could be worth it.
